Introducing ProKennex’s standard shaped all court paddle that takes the Black Ace line into a new generation, the ProKennex Kinetic Black Ace 14 Pickleball Paddle. This paddle builds on the legendary reputation of the Black Ace by slightly altering the shape of the old “Pro”, creating a new Carbon Fire hitting surface, and molding a new tapered handle that is small and controllable. This handle measures in at 5.3” long, leaving room for a 10.6” by 8” Carbon Fire hitting surface. This supercharged Toray Carbon Fiber hitting surface maintains the rigidity for linger time and texture for spin that the old surface provided, while infusing it with exceptional rebound for added pop and power on every strike.
The 16-inch, compression molded, ProKennex Kinetic Black Ace 14 Pickleball Paddle makes sure not to drift too far from its roots by bringing back the 14mm polypropylene core and Kinetic Shock Absorption System. While the honeycomb core offers an expanded sweet spot and a soft feel, the Kinetic System, which expands into the tapered handle, eats up additional vibrations to limit fatigue and arm damage so that we can dominate from anywhere on the court all day long.
Offering the longest handle in the new Black Ace line, the ProKennex Kinetic Black Ace LG14 Pickleball Paddle also proves a thicker core option to the original LG for players who demand all court performance and reach. The 5.9” tapered handle is filled with Kinetic Tech that stretches up towards the 14mm polypropylene honeycomb core to limit vibrations and fatigue while providing the reach we need to dominate at the net. The 14mm core on the other hand, provides vibration damping of its own, cushions impact for control, and stretches the sweet spot from replaceable edge guard to replaceable edge guard, all while providing the put-away power we expect from a 14mm core.
The 16.4” ProKennex Kinetic Black Ace LG14 Pickleball Paddle continues to take the Black Ace line to a more controllable and accessible place without sacrificing the power it is known for with the help of the new Carbon Fire hitting surface. This hitting surface adds poppy response to the impressive longevity, dwell time, and spin potential of the Toray Carbon that helped make the original Black Ace’s famous.
Designed with an elongated shape, the ProKennex Kinetic Black Ace XF14 Pickleball Paddle proves to be the most powerful offering in the new Black Ace line. The first thing that contributes to this power is the combination of the elongated 16.4” overall length and extended 5.1” handle. These two features combine to provide leverage and reach that result in high swing speeds both at the net and from the baseline. They also leave room for an 11.3” by 7.5” Carbon Fire hitting surface that offers the same long-lasting texture and rigidity for linger time and spin as the old Toray surface but supercharges it for added pop that encourages big put aways and helps us change passes into point winners.
This hitting surface and the replaceable edge guards found on the ProKennex Kinetic Black Ace XF14 Pickleball Paddle promise longevity, something the 14mm polypropylene honeycomb core perpetuates. This core, in conjunction with the return of Kinetic Technology, works to create response behind the ball, offer a soft feel, and eat up vibrations that run up our arm and cause fatigue. To help us control all of this pop, ProKennex included their 4” diameter tapered handle that fills us with confidence from first serve to match point.
With the next iteration of ProKennex’s Black Ace line comes the ProKennex Kinetic Black Ace 16 Pickleball Paddle. This 16” middleweight paddle combines a controllable design with a reworked standard shape to thrive in the hands of precise players who simply refuse to miss a shot. The 10.6” by 8” Carbon Fire hitting surface marks the first upgrade in this new paddle. Like the old Toray Carbon Fiber hitting surface it is rigid and full of natural texture for linger time and spin, but this new material feels super charged with pop and power to help balance out this thick core paddle.
The 16mm polypropylene honeycomb core of the ProKennex Kinetic Black Ace 16 Pickleball Paddle absorbs impact and offers an expanded sweet spot to earn this paddle its controllable tagline. This core’s attributes are further enhanced by the return of Kinetic Technology that lives near the core and extends into the tapered 5.3” handle of this compression molded pickleball paddle. Kinetic Tech eats up vibrations to create a soft feel and limit fatigue so that we can utilize this precise and controllable tool to the best of our ability.
The first of its kind. This lightweight edgeless paddle is comprised of a hybrid core that delivers a soft touch when you want it and power when you need it. The bi-directional weave of carbon fiber and kevlar fibers infused with a ruggedized resin allows for exceptional durability and ensures that the surface stays rough for sustained spin control over thousands of hits.
